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- Japanese
- English
* Make your own chopsticks from premium Kiso Hinoki cypress in historic Magome-juku.
* Experience using a traditional Japanese kanna hand plane.
* Complete your chopsticks in about 20–30 minutes and take them home the same day.
* Take home fragrant Kiso Hinoki wood shavings in a small aroma bag as a special souvenir.
* A short, hands-on cultural experience that fits easily into your visit to Magome and the Nakasendo Trail.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please come directly to the workshop in Magome-juku. Our staff will be waiting for you there.
What to expect
The full experience takes about 20–30 minutes. If you are short on time before heading out on the Nakasendo Trail, you can complete just the kanna work in about 10 minutes and take the chopsticks with you. You can then finish the sanding later along the trail or at your accommodation.
Once completed, your handmade chopsticks are yours to keep.
You’ll also receive a small aroma bag filled with fragrant Kiso Hinoki wood shavings, so you can enjoy the fresh scent of Hinoki after your visit.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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